This varies from person to person, but if you or your family members feel that you are unable to cope with some of the basic daily requirements of life like bathing, cooking, cleaning, you should ask your Doctor, social worker or family member to arrange to make a needs assessment appointment. Simply phone your local DHB and ask to speak to the Needs Assessment and Service Coordination organisation (NASC).
Someone from NASC will visit you to assess your needs and determine if you should be moving into a rest home or hospital for long term care.